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Ive Been Sick For Over A Month Cold And Flu Symptoms Might Have A Fever At Night
- Colds and the Flu - Diagnosis
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Complications
- Risk Factors
- Prevention
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Diagnosis
Differentiating between a cold and flu may be difficult. Cold symptoms are nearly always less severe than those of the flu.
Diagnosing the Flu
Several available tests can isolate and identify the viruses responsible for some respiratory infections. They are generally not needed, since most cases of the flu are self-evident. Decisions about treatment are almost always made based on how sick an individual is, and whether the person is a...
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Colds and the Flu: Introduction
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Colds and the Flu: Medications
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Cold and Flu Symptoms
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